I decided I wanted to try a Japanese style plane. Looked at prices and chose to go my own way. Had some hickory, bought a Hock Krenov style blade and went to work. Never made a plane before. Read some about them here on SMC. Went ahead my own path. Shoot for 50 degrees, ended up about 51, the best I could measure. Here is what I have. No tuning didn't hone the blade. Gave it a try. Works pretty good raw. Should be much better after a little tuning.image.jpgimage.jpg
Jim